What is the cheapest way to get from Merrick to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Long Island is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrick to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Long Island is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Merrick and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Ronkonkoma via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Merrick to Long Island?

The distance between Merrick and Long Island is 54 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Merrick to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Merrick to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Merrick to Long Island?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Merrick to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrick to Long Island train from?

Merrick to Long Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.

Train or bus from Merrick to Long Island?

The best way to get from Merrick to Long Island is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $13 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Merrick to Long Island train arrive?

Merrick to Long Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Merrick to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Long Island is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Merrick to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 89+ hotels available in Long Island.

Merrick to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Merrick to Long Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 39m
$14–32
Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Brooklyncar 21.9 mi
31 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
2h 51m
$10–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Brooklyntaxi 21.9 mi
31 min
$200–240
Line 4 bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
3h 30m
$10–13
Bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 5
2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
3h 43m
$11–16

Merrick to Long Island by train

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merrick to Long Island.

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Distance: 53.8 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Merrick to Ronkonkoma via Jamaica in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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